Which team is cheaper to watch: Pittsburgh Steelers or San Francisco 49ers?

Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Francisco 49ers gap exist?

San Francisco 49ers typically needs 4 services versus 4 for Pittsburgh Steelers, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Francisco 49ers

Which team costs more to watch?

NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers

$83

/mo

4 services · $496/yr

Cheaper

NFL

San Francisco 49ers

$83

/mo

4 services · $496/yr

It's basically a tie! Both cost about the same.

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

San Francisco 49ers usually asks for 4 services versus 4 for Pittsburgh Steelers. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Pittsburgh Steelers ranks #27 in NFL and sits right at the league average. San Francisco 49ers ranks #28 in NFL and sits right at the league average.

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How we checked the math

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: PITTSBURGH for Pittsburgh Steelers and SAN FRANCISCO - OAK - SAN JOSE for San Francisco 49ers.
The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
Use the calculator if you follow both teams or live outside either home market.